A report reveals that nearly 2,300 elderly people were waiting for care facilities in Finland at the end of 2025, highlighting illegal waiting times that exceed three months in some areas.
A recent report by the Finnish welfare industries association, Hyvinvointiala Hali ry, has exposed the troubling situation in care facilities for the elderly, with nearly 2,300 individuals waiting for placements by the end of 2025. This represents an increase of around 220 individuals since spring 2025, indicating a worsening crisis in the care sector. The report highlights significant regional disparities, with the longest waiting times occurring in North Karelia and Central Uusimaa, where some elderly people face illegal waiting times exceeding three months before receiving necessary care.
